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Along with Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, 30 Rock was one of two NBC series of the 2006-2007 TV season to take place backstage at a Saturday Night Live-style comedy show. In the case of 30 Rock, “SNL” veteran Tina Fey served as series creator and executive producer, and also assumed the leading role of Liz Lemon, head writer of the ficitional comedy-ensemble series “The Girlie Show.” Liz was placed in the none-too-skilled hands of novice network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), whose previous experience had been confined to the offices of the network’s corporate owners (clearly General Electric). At Jack’s behest, the long-suffering Liz was compelled to hire irresponsible and highly temperamental movie comedian Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan). Jordan’s intrusion upon the “Girlie Show” set did not rest well with lead comedian Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), and thus Liz ended up being less a writer and more a referee. A 30 Rock debuted October 11, 2006.
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30 Rock Season 1
30 Rock Season 2
30 Rock Season 3
30 Rock Season 4
30 Rock Season 5
“True Blood” came out as a winner at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards which was held on Saturday, March 19 in New York. The vampire drama had Denis O’Hare, who portrays gay vampire king on the show, to receive the top drama series award. In winning the trophy, “True Blood” had to beat “Brothers & Sisters“, “Degrassi”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Pretty Little Liars“.
Another TV winner was “30 Rock” which picked up the honor for Outstanding Individual Episode in a series without a regular LGBT character. Its fourth season’s episode called “Klaus and Greta” won against episodes of “Bored to Death“, “Law & Order“, “Drop Dead Diva” and “Law & Order: UK“.
Meanwhile, Anderson Cooper’s “360″ was honored as Outstanding TV Journalism for highlighting on “Gay Teen Suicides”.
Additional kudos, including Outstanding Comedy Series would be handed out later in Los Angeles on April 10 at the Westin Bonaventure and on May 14 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
30 Rock Season 5 Episode 11 Mrs. Donaghy : Company budget cuts affect the TGS staff, and Liz (Tina Fey) tries to use Jack’s (Alec Baldwin) wedding mistake in her favor. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Danny (Cheyenne Jackson) share his dressing room and Tracy (Tracy Morgan) receives disturbing medical news that makes Angie (Sherri Shepherd) consider a different career path.
Watch promotional photos of cast from 30 Rock Season 5
30 Rock Season 5 Episode 1 The Fabian Strategy : 09/23/2010 (08:30PM – 09:00PM) (Thursday) : JACK DONAGHY (ALEC BALDWIN) MEDDLES IN LIZ LEMON’S (TINA FEY) BURGEONING RELATIONSHIP WITH CAROL (GUEST STAR MATT DAMON) Determined to help Liz (Fey) keep a man for once, Jack (Baldwin) meddles in her burgeoning relationship with Carol (guest star Damon). At home, he also struggles to compromise with Avery as she redecorates his apartment. Meanwhile, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) has trouble coming to grips with Kenneth’s (Jack McBrayer) termination as a page and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) becomes TGS’ newest producer. Also starring: Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell and Katrina Bowden.
“30 Rock” Season 4 Episode 20 “The Moms“
05/06/2010 (09:30PM – 10:00PM) (Thursday) : IT’S MOTHER’S DAY AT TGS, AND THE MOMS COME TO VISIT. GUEST STARRING BUZZ ALDRIN, ELIZABETH BANKS, ANITA GILLETTE, JAN HOOKS, CHEYENNE JACKSON, PATTI LUPONE, NOVELLA NELSON, AND ELAINE STRITCH. Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) meets her mother’s (Guest Star Anita Gillette) old flame, while Jack Donaghy’s (Alec Baldwin) mother, Colleen (Guest Star Elaine Stritch), gets tangled in his relationships with Avery Jessup (Guest Star Elizabeth Banks) and high school love, Nancy Donovan. Jenna’s (Jane Krakowski) mother, Verna (Guest Star Jan Hooks) returns, while Tracy learns a lesson from his “mom” (Guest Star Novella Nelson). Also starring: Jack McBrayer (Kenneth), Judah Friedlander (Frank), Scott Adsit (Pete), and John Lutz (Lutz).
“30 ROCK” “KHONANI”
04/22/2010 (09:30PM – 10:00PM) (Thursday) : LIZ (TINA FEY) PROVES SHE CAN BE FUN TO PARTY WITH WHILE JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) MUST MAKE A TOUGH DECISION WITH THE JANITORS. Liz (Tina Fey) discovers that the TGS staff has been excluding her from their weekly hangouts, and strives to prove that she can be fun. Jack must choose between janitors and the shift time they both want, and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) aids Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) in being a good husband. Also starring: Jane Krakowski (Jenna), Scott Adsit (Pete), Judah Friedlander (Frank), Keith Powell (Toofer), John Lutz (Lutz), Katrina Bowden (Cerie), Maulik Pancholy (Jonathan).
“30 ROCK” Season 4 Episode 17 “LEE MARVIN VS. DEREK JETER”
04/22/2010 (08:30PM – 09:00PM) (Thursday) : LIZ LEMON MAKES HERSELF MORE AVAILABLE FOR DATING, WHILE JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) IS TORN BETWEEN FAST-PACED NEWS ANCHOR AVERY JESSUP (GUEST STAR ELIZABETH BANKS) AND CHILDHOOD LOVE NANCY DONOVAN (GUEST STAR JULIANNE MOORE) Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) starts making an effort to date by attending singles events with Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), and Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) feels forced to choose between childhood love, Nancy Donovan (Julianne Moore), and news anchor Avery Jessup (Elizabeth Banks). Meanwhile, a racist comment sparks an office-wide debate on affirmative action and leaves Toofer (Keith Powell) with a big decision to make regarding his future at TGS. Also starring: Jack McBrayer (Kenneth), Scott Adsit (Pete), Judah Friedlander (Frank), Keith Powell (Toofer), John Lutz (Lutz), Katrina Bowden (Cerie), Kevin Brown (Dotcom), Grizz Chapman (Grizz).
Watch promotional photos of 30 Rock Season 4 Episode 14 “Future Husband” airing Thursday March 11 at 9:30 pm on NBC. Jack Welch was Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001.
Synopsis: 30 ROCK “Future Husband” Season 4 Episode 14 -Jack’s (Alec Baldwin) dreams come crashing down when Avery (guest star Elizabeth Banks) informs him that a cable company is rumored to buy out NBC. Meanwhile Liz (Tina Fey) tracks down the man of her dreams whom she met in her dentist’s waiting room, while Jenna (Jane Krakowski) reluctantly assists Tracy (Tracy Morgan) in pursuing a Tony Award. Also starring: Jack McBrayer (Kenneth), Scott Adsit (Pete), Judah Friedlander (Frank), Keith Powell (Toofer), John Lutz (Lutz), Katrina Bowden (Cerie), Kevin Brown (Dotcom), Grizz Chapman.
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On Friday, March 5, NBC announces that its Thursday comedies, “Community“, “The Office” and “30 Rock” will be back for another season. The Peacock has previously revealed too that another Thursday line-up “Parks and Recreation” has been renewed.
“We are happy to give these early pickups to these critically acclaimed, incredibly funny comedies,” said Angela Bromstad, NBC’s prime-time entertainment president. “As a result, we look forward to continuing our rewarding partnership with the respective creative teams and talented show-runners for ’30 Rock’, ‘The Office’ and ‘Community’ as they all consistently deliver quality shows.”
Cast of “Community” has since invaded Twitter to reveal their excitement for season 2. “We just got called into the make-up trailer and told that WE GOT PICKED UP FOR A SECOND SEASON!!! Yay! More #Community next year, guys! 
” Yvette Nicole Brown tweeted. Meanwhile, Danny Pudi wrote, “Drizzle drizzle! NBC picked us up for Season 2 of Greendale shennanigans. Thank YOU for watching and Thank YOU cast/crew for the best job!”
On another news, NBC recently confirmed that it would air the Primetime Emmy Awards live on both coasts this August.
